Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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What fraction represents one whole?

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4/4 or any fraction where the numerator equals the denominator.

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If a pizza is cut into 8 equal pieces and 3 pieces are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

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5/8 of the pizza is left.

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What fraction of a circle is shaded if 1 out of 4 parts is shaded?

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1/4 of the circle is shaded.

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If 2 out of 5 parts of a chocolate bar are eaten, what fraction is left?

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3/5 of the chocolate bar is left.

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True or False: A fraction can be greater than 1.

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True, for example, 5/4 is greater than 1.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator, like 5/3.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 3/4.